Introduction

Teaching and learning English in Palestine poses distinct challenges. Although there are various and complicated factors hindering Palestinian students’ ability to compete in the international job market, one major obstacle is their English language proficiency. On April 7th and 8th, The Language and Translation Center (LTC) at Palestine Polytechnic University (PPU) in Hebron will be holding a two-day conference “Contextualizing English Language within the Palestinian Experience” (CELPE). The main aim of the conference is to provide a platform for scholars and researchers from various universities in Palestine to explore the most recent trends and developments in the field of teaching English and contextualizing it within a local experience. It also aims at exchanging ideas and research outcomes on topics related to the themes of the conference.

 

Keynote Speakers:

Tamrika Khvtisiashvili

  • Professor of Linguistics, University of Utah
  • Former English Language Fellow at PPU
  • English Language Specialist at PPU

Chris Sowton

  • International Education Consultant
  • Consultant for British Council
  • Specializing in English Language Teaching
  • Author, Cambridge University Press

Brian Lally

  • Education Specialist
  • PhD researcher (Kingston and St George's, University of London), MA (Oxford)
  • Educator, trainer, adviser and education researcher

 

 

Theme

Alternative Assessment will be the main theme of the conference and featured in a special panel discussion. However, presentations and discussions on other topics are welcome.

 

Conference Topics:

  • Innovative teaching methods
  • Administering English language programs in Palestine
  • Foreign language use and planning
  • Integrating technology in teaching and learning English
  • Using English in authentic settings outside classroom
  • Syllabus design and material development
  • English Language Fellows & Fulbright Scholars: firsthand accounts of teaching in Palestine
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Teacher training programs and professional development
  • Language and culture
  • English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
  • English in supporting 21st Century Skills

 

 

Accommodation

Accepted presenters from the middle or north of West Bank will be provided with one night accommodation in a local hotel. 

 

Submission of Abstracts

An abstract of 100-200 words in English should be submitted by March 1st, 2020. The format of the conference will be as follows:

  • 20-minute presentations including up to 5-minutes Q & A.
  • Panel Discussions
  • Workshops
  • Posters

Please click on 'Call For Papers' to submit your Abstract.

 

All submissions will be evaluated by a peer-review committee, and applicants will be notified of the status of their submissions by March 15th, 2020.